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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 4 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX510 HS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX510 HS Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Galaxy Camera 2 SX510 HS 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k461kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX510 HS Galaxy Camera 2 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (283g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
36
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
lighter than others (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349g (0.77 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $400